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V475 DGC

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,233 mi
Last recorded99,233 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV475 DGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2013 99,233 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 89,353 miles

Oil leak

high level brake light inop

Fail 23 Oct 2012 89,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

high level brake light inop

parking brake lever has high travel

washer jets are clearing the screen but not all jets

Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,352 miles

High level stop light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,408 miles

high level brake light inop

o/s/r hand brake slower to work than n/s/r

Fail 4 Oct 2010 77,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake light inop

o/s/r hand brake slower to work than n/s/r

Pass 8 Oct 2009 71,183 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside front tyre bold on inner and outer edge

Fail 5 Oct 2009 71,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre stop light not working

Nearside front tyre bold on inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front strut legs getting rusty.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

pas pipe damp.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 64,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front strut legs getting rusty.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

pas pipe damp.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,866 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake cable gaiters split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion to both front struts,rear and centre silencers

signs of bulkhead cracking by steering bubble

wiper blades slight smears/streaks

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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V475 DGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V475 DGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V475 DGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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